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Old 07-21-2011, 07:27 PM   #1
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Twitter burns as Owners ratify

Twitter is all a flutter with comments about the ratification by the owners.

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Goodell says per the approval of the NFLPA and recertification, facilities would open Saturday and new league year would start next Wed.
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:29 PM   #2
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HOF game is cancelled
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:03 PM   #3
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Is this confirmed?
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:04 PM   #4
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Is this confirmed?
yes goodell just said it at a presser
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:05 PM   #5
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yes goodell just said it at a presser
wow. what a shame.
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:11 PM   #6
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I know several people who will be VERY happy (like my wife) to hear this.
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Old 07-22-2011, 10:11 AM   #7
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FYI - For those going to Canton - the game is canceled but the tailgating party is still on.
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:41 PM   #8
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NFLPA Player reps have conference call at 8 pm tonight.

New CBA:
*10 year deal, through 2020 season
*Players receive 48% of revenue in first years of deal
*$120 million salary cap; team minimum is 89% ($106.8M) as long as league spends 99% ($3.8B)
*Veterans earn free agency after 4th season
*4-year rookie contracts, with team option for 5th year
*Lower rookie salaries, with cap on team spending for rookies
*Later training camps, no more full-contact two-a-day practices
*OTAs reduced from 14 to 9
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Owners voted 31-0 in favor of the new CBA with the Oakland Raiders abstaining.
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This is EXACTLY what I am hearing. Smith is now the driving force for a settlement/ratification because there are at least two factions of players who are not yet on board.
In this case does a faction equal 1 player because the only two names I've heard opposed are VJax and Mankins.
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:49 PM   #11
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Tentative NFL Schedule:

Saturday: Waivers begin for 2011 League Year

Sunday: Clubs may begin to sign undrafted rookie free agents

Wednesday: Free agency signing period begins

August 9: Deadline for players under contract to report to their clubs

August 11-15: First preseason weekend
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:52 PM   #12
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Re: Twitter burns as Owners ratify

I'll wait until the players ratify to celebrate

De Smith thinks this is a fair deal, not sure the players are totally convinced. Not yet, at least
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I'll wait until the players ratify to celebrate

De Smith thinks this is a fair deal, not sure the players are totally convinced. Not yet, at least
damn you!!

what do you think are the sticking points?
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:13 PM   #14
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De Smith thinks this is a fair deal, not sure the players are totally convinced. Not yet, at least
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:26 PM   #15
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I'll wait until the players ratify to celebrate

De Smith thinks this is a fair deal, not sure the players are totally convinced. Not yet, at least
This is EXACTLY what I am hearing. Smith is now the driving force for a settlement/ratification because there are at least two factions of players who are not yet on board.

Cue Yogi Berra:
It ain't over 'til it's over.
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